Morocco, China discuss cooperation in nuclear safety
Morocco and China have discussed at a meeting in Beijing earlier this week their cooperation in nuclear safety, in a step towards bolstering international nuclear safety standards.
The meeting brought together the Director General of the Moroccan Agency for Nuclear and Radiological Safety and Security (AMSSNuR), Saïd Mouline, and Chinese Vice-Minister of Ecology and Environment and head of the National Nuclear Safety Administration (NNSA), Dong Baotong.
The meeting focused on the implementation of a previously signed cooperation agreement between AMSSNuR and the NNSA. The agreement aims to enhance bilateral collaboration in nuclear safety and facilitate the exchange of knowledge and expertise between Morocco and China.
During the discussions, Mouline underscored the critical importance of this partnership for Morocco. He highlighted the potential for developing technical capacities and establishing best practices in nuclear regulation within the country. Mouline expressed his desire for a swift implementation of the planned initiatives under the agreement to maximize the strategic benefits for both nations.
On his part, Dong reaffirmed China’s commitment to supporting Morocco’s efforts in strengthening nuclear safety. He emphasized the mutual benefits of this partnership and expressed satisfaction with the current trajectory of the collaboration.
“This meeting represents an important milestone in the enhancement of relations between Morocco and China…and opens new avenues for future joint projects aimed at ensuring the peaceful and secure use of nuclear energy,” he said.
AMSSNuR chief Saïd Mouline was visiting Beijing to take part in the annual meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) Collaborating Centers, held July 17-19.
The event that brought together representatives from Brazil, Hungary, Japan, Jordan, Pakistan, the United Kingdom, Russia, Thailand and Tajikistan, discussed means of strengthening cooperation between the Collaborating Centers in the field of nuclear safety.
At the meeting, the AMSSNuR presented its achievements within the framework of its mandate as a Collaborating Centre, as well as its future plans for continuing to strengthen nuclear security.
Mouline, who is also Chairman of the Global Nuclear Safety and Security Network (GNSSN), underlined the key role these institutions play in strengthening nuclear safety on the African continent and at the international scale.
Mouline’s participation in this annual meeting in Beijing reflects AMSSNuR’s commitment to working closely with the IAEA and its Collaborating Centers to ensure the safe, secure and peaceful use of ionizing radiation.
